counteracting

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Gauff’s world-class speed, elite counterpunching and relentless competitiveness always made it likely she would solve grass eventually.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

But no actor can do that kind of emotional work if his scene partner isn’t counterpunching effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

In episodes like this, it seemed like Walz spent most of the time during Vance’s answers summoning what stats and pre-cooked lines he had for each subject without listening to Vance and counterpunching.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024

Sheffield's Smith, 27, recovered from a slow start to display some skilful counterpunching against the three-time world-title challenger.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

And Roger counterpunching, slipping hooks and body punches in under Tom's long leads.

From Stand by for Mars! by Glanzman, Louis